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Midwest small town's Pride festival attracts thousands who reject far-right local politics 06/14/2023 03:46pm • GRAND HAVEN, Mich. (AP) — Shawn Duncan and her wife, Betty, moved to Grand Haven 14 years ago, but kept their relationship hidden for most of that time fearing a backlash in the small city in a traditionally conservative part of Michigan. “We knew if we wanted our company to thrive, we were goin Collin Morikawa gets past back scare and swinging well at US Open 06/13/2023 09:36pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) — Don't be surprised to see Collin Morikawa squatting instead of bending from the waist to tee up his golf ball this week at the U.S. Open. No need to be concerned, either. Morikawa had to withdraw from the Memorial two weeks ago because of pain in his back, bad timing with the U. NATO leader says Ukrainians are making progress and advancing against Russian forces 06/13/2023 02:06pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg told President Joe Biden at an Oval Office meeting on Tuesday that Ukrainians are "making progress” with their counteroffensive, which could bolster their position when there's an opportunity to reach a diplomatic end to the war with Russ AUTO RACING: NASCAR's weekend off puts open wheel series on center stage 06/13/2023 12:39pm • All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES Last race: Martin Truex Jr. passed Chase Elliott after a final stage restart at Sonoma and easily held off Kyle Busch for his fourth career victory at the track. Truex also assumed the points lead by 13 over William Byron. Next race: June 25, Nashville, Tennessee. As NBA season ends, the draft looms, and that means Wembanyama's arrival is near 06/13/2023 11:07am • There are a few business matters left to tend to around the NBA in the coming days. A championship parade awaits on Thursday in Denver, some end-of-season meetings for players are on tap in Miami, and Memphis is expecting word soon on what penalty Ja Morant’s latest troubles will bring. Then in a Trump prepares for court appearance as 1st ex-president to face federal criminal charges 06/12/2023 10:31pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump arrived in Florida on Monday ahead of a history-making federal court appearance on dozens of felony charges accusing him of illegally hoarding classified documents and thwarting the Justice Department's efforts to get them back. Trump’s Tuesday afternoon appearance Scott rolls out dozens of South Carolina lawmakers and local leaders endorsing his presidential bid 06/12/2023 05:16pm • SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Sen. Tim Scott is rolling out endorsements from more than 140 current and former elected officials from his home state of South Carolina, aiming to make a show of force in the first-in-the-South presidential primary state. The backing comes as Scott and other presidential In Miami, Trump's ardent backers are a sign of the city's rightward shift 06/12/2023 04:29pm • MIAMI (AP) — Florida’s shift to the right is perhaps nowhere more notable than in this vibrant swath of the state’s southeast coast where the latest Donald Trump drama is unfolding. Republicans have made steady inroads in this former Democratic stronghold in recent years, culminating in the GO Sue Bird commands floor once more as her No. 10 retired by the Seattle Storm 06/12/2023 08:26am • SEATTLE (AP) — For more than two hours, Sue Bird was back commanding the middle of the court. At times funny, at times emotional, Bird’s 21-year career received a ceremony that matched the longevity of her basketball exploits when the Seattle Storm retired the No. 10 she wore during her WNBA car Driver charged after bus carrying wedding guests in Australia rolls over, killing 10 and injuring 25 06/12/2023 04:59am • CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The driver of a bus was charged Monday after the vehicle carrying wedding guests rolled over on a foggy night in Australia's wine country, killing 10 people and injuring 25 in the nation's most deadly road accident in almost 30 years, police said. Brett Button has been i UBS completes takeover of Credit Suisse in deal meant to stem global financial turmoil 06/12/2023 04:10am • BERLIN (AP) — UBS said Monday that it has completed its takeover of embattled rival Credit Suisse, nearly three months after the Swiss government hastily arranged a rescue deal to combine the country's two largest banks in a bid to safeguard Switzerland’s reputation as a global financial center What to Pack in a Carry-on Bag 06/11/2023 08:00pm • Packing for a flight is exciting -- but it can also be overwhelming. With a little planning and a concise list of what to pack in a carry-on, you can maximize space in your duffel bag, weekender bag or backpack while staying within airlines' carry-on size requirements. Determining travel essentials LGBTQ+ Pride parade returns to Boston after rift over inclusivity 06/10/2023 03:35pm • BOSTON (AP) — The biggest Pride parade in New England returned to Boston on Saturday after a three-year hiatus, with a fresh focus on social justice and inclusion rather than corporate backing. Marchers cheered, danced and held signs representing various causes during the two-hour event, while peo Mass slated in solidarity with LGBTQ Catholics canceled after protests 06/10/2023 02:40pm • A Roman Catholic Mass to be held in western Pennsylvania this weekend in solidarity with LGBTQ Catholics has been canceled at the request of the diocese after protesting emails and calls, some of them threatening, officials said. The Mass scheduled Sunday at Duquesne University was organized by Pitt Fresher, warmer air ahead of DC Pride celebrations 06/10/2023 10:06am • Unlike the past few days, being active outdoors Saturday shouldn't be too strenuous on the lungs for most D.C.-area residents. Here's what you need to know (and some ideas on where to go). Air quality throughout the D.C. region is expected to remain of moderate quality throughout Saturday — mak